Smoke comes bellowing out at you upon the first whiff. I get a hint off mesquite and BBQ underneath the smoke, but it is difficult to find. Further down you start getting some chocolate notes as well. The smoke sticks to your upper palate upon first sip, while the thinner vanilla and honey notes wash over the tongue. The mesquite smoke lingers at the finish as well, kind of like breathing in a campfire too deeply. I'm sure there are some out there that would enjoy this, but definitely not something I would crave, ever.